Jury

Narcotics Deal Gone Wrong: Jury Selection Begins in Jam Master Jay Murder Trial

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Jury selection begins in Brooklyn, New York today for the trial of two men who are accused of the 2002 murder of Jason Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC. Ronald Washington, 59, and Karl Jordan, 40, are facing charges related to the fatal shooting that took place in a recording studio in Queens. On the night of October 30, 2002, Mizell was at his recording studio, 24/7 Studio, located in Queens, New York. Prosecutors allege that Washington and Jordan entered the studio armed with firearms. Washington allegedly pointed … Read more

Judge Delays Jury Duty in Osage County Courthouse Amid Inclement Weather Concerns

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Pawhuska, Oklahoma – Osage County District Court Judge Stuart Tate has rescheduled the reporting time for jury duty due to concerns over potential inclement weather. Instead of reporting on Monday, January 22 at 9 a.m., potential jurors are now requested to appear on Tuesday, January 23 at the same time. The decision to postpone the reporting time was made in the interest of the safety of those summoned for jury duty. With forecasts indicating unfavorable weather conditions, Judge Tate took proactive measures to avoid any potential risks to the jurors. Extreme weather conditions can pose … Read more

Beware of Jury Scam Calls: Williamson County Officials Issue Warning

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Williamson County, Texas – Residents in Williamson County are being warned about a jury scam that has been circulating in the area. According to officials, individuals have been receiving phone calls from someone pretending to be a county official or law enforcement officer. The scammer claims that the recipient has failed to appear for jury duty and threatens them with arrest if they do not comply with their demands. In the scam, the caller instructs the victim to make a payment of a specific amount of money in order to avoid being arrested. However, the … Read more

Florida House Unanimously Passes Bill Granting Excusal from Jury Duty for New Mothers

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers unanimously passed a bill in the state House that would grant new mothers the ability to be excused from jury duty. The measure, known as HB 461 and sponsored by Rep. Carolina Amesty of Windermere, aims to provide relief to women who have given birth within six months prior to their scheduled jury service. Currently, mothers are not automatically exempt from jury duty based on recent childbirth, prompting concerns about the difficulties and burdens they may face while trying to fulfill their civic duty. The proposed legislation would allow eligible … Read more